Tasmanian Legal Practice Course

Develop the essential knowledge, values, attitude and skills required for professional legal practice.

Course Information

The Tasmanian Legal Practice Course (TLPC) is a post graduate professional legal training program whose graduates are eligible to apply for admission as legal practitioners. It is the only course of this type in Tasmania and is delivered by the Centre for Legal Studies through an arrangement with the University of Tasmania. As a graduate, you are eligible to apply for admission as a legal practitioner and are also awarded a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the University of Tasmania.

For more information on how to apply and enrol in the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course through the University of Tasmania, see here.

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To be eligible to commence the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course, applicants must have completed an academic qualification in law leading to admission to the legal profession (e.g. Bachelor of Laws) or have no more than two subjects to complete pursuant to the Legal Profession (Board of Legal Education) Rules 2021.

6 months full-time from February to July.

2026 Course: 30 Jan – 16 July 2026.

2026 Key Dates.

37 Hunter Street, Hobart, Tasmania

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As the only Tasmanian-based legal practice course, you’ll have access to outstanding support from the legal profession, judiciary and magistracy for practical skills training, including weekly sessions at the Supreme Court or Magistrates Court.

Meet Our Team

100% Face to Face

The TLPC maximises face to face learning and connections through “on campus” workshop style teaching grounded in real practice and delivered by senior legal practitioners from our Tasmanian profession.

Real Advocacy

The TLPC offers unique advocacy focused training through weekly court appearances in Tasmanian courts and tribunals before real Judges, Magistrates and Tribunal members.

Real World Practice

The TLPC helps you turn theory into practice, through simulated file work and transactions, working with your cohort on “real life” scenarios in your TLPC “Firms”.

Unrivalled Connections

The TLPC enjoys close connection with the wider Tasmanian legal profession, with regular social interactions, networking and career building opportunities throughout the Course.

Work Experience for You

Enjoy the benefits of 15 day work experience placement suited to your career goals and organised for you by the TLPC through our strong connections with the Tasmanian profession.

Need Help with Admission?

Unmatched guidance and support through the admission process culminating in a special ceremonial sitting arranged by the Supreme Court of Tasmania with all your TLPC graduate colleagues!

News

Alumni Spotlight – Theo Kapodistrias

October, 2025 by CFLS

Favourite Memory from legal Prac Legal Prac feels like a blur! One highlight (as strange as this sounds) was a tour of the prison. It was interesting to see the environment and get exposure to a place you’ve only ever heard about. Career Journey & Highlights It’s been an interesting 11 year period. I started […]

2026 Applications Now Open

September, 2025 by CFLS

Applications are now open for the 2026 Tasmanian Legal Practice Course (TLPC). The Tasmanian Legal Practice Course is the only Practical Legal Training course in Australia where trainee lawyers learn and practice in real Courts with real Judges, real Magistrates and real lawyers! TLPC values workshop style teaching with an emphasis on face to face, […]

2025 Peter Dixon Memorial Prize

August, 2025 by CFLS

The inaugural Peter Dixon Memorial Prize was created in 2023, to recognise the long association of former Magistrate Peter Dixon in all aspects of the Tasmania Legal Practice Course (TLPC), including creation of the practical advocacy exercises in the Magistrates Court that all trainees undertaking during the TLPC. The Peter Dixon Memorial Prize is awarded […]